an old pc works great as a print server.... I have one running Fedora Linux and it is flawless.. and cheap too On 4 Beal 2004, at 11:33, Brian Pearce wrote: >> Another thing, I thought that GIMP Print would allow a Macintosh >> print from nearly any computer that the iBook is attached to. I tried >> that but can't seem to get it to work. > > If I understand you correctly, I think what you'll want to do is turn > on Printer Sharing under System Preferences-->Sharing-->Printer > Sharing. That allows you to share the Printers a computer is connected > to over a network; I used to do this wirelessly with my iMac and > iBook, but the iMac had to be active for it to work (which meant going > downstairs and waking it from sleep mode), so I bought a dedicated > device (one that allowed my wife's PC access, as well), instead. > > BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net > > > ---------- > iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's iBook. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > ---------- > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799 | Free iBook! | > > iBookPlanet.com | Visit iBookPlanet.com for the hottest > | iBook News, Features, Reviews & More. > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 > Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at > <http://roadtools.com> > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com> >